What’s on
The Library runs events throughout the year: exhibitions from the collection, events connected to the collections and music and social events to raise funds for running costs and special projects. Find all the dates for your diary and a downloadable copy of our Footnotes newsletter here . Tickets and information: 01764 652819
info@innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk or book online via the Events section in the shop.
EVENTS PROGRAMME POSTPONED: we are very sorry to announce that we have had to cancel many events this year, including Carols at Innerpeffray. We are delighted that Nunkie Theatre on 7th November will go ahead, but with a reduced audience – this means tickets are VERY limited and we will also be broadcasting the event online.
Dates for your diary
| Sat 7th Nov at 7pm Fri 13th Nov & Sat 14th Nov 10am – 4pm | Nunkie Theatre presents: MR James’ Casting the Runes In person tickets – doors open 6.30pm Online tickets Christmas Fayre – buy unique Innerpeffray gifts for booklovers and browse samples of what local shops have to order and deliver for the festive season. Timed slots for safely distanced shopping – in The Schoolroom at Innerpeffray Library. | Tickets £15 Tickets £5 free – must book book here | |
| Date tbc | The Innerpeffray Lecture – postponed until Feb 2021 | Tickets £15 | |
| Sun 6th Dec 3pm | Carols for Innerpeffray – CANCELLED |
Exhibitions 2020
A Royal Progress – Kings and Queens through the ages from Arabella Drummond who married Robert III of Scotland to the visit of Queen Victoria, we look at Scotland’s royal family through connections to Strathearn, books and especially pictures in the Innerpeffray collection.
Extreme Weather—floods, volcanoes and earthquakes enjoy the many descriptions of Noah’s ark as well as other great deluges and disasters in history.
Plague and Pestilence – What has history to tell us about pandemics of the past?
Anniversaries and Celebrations in 2020
The Declaration of Arbroath was signed in 1320, 700 years ago this year, and we will be displaying a lovely facsimile of the document in a volume donated last year.
James Hogg 250 It is also the 250th birthday of poet, novelist and collector of traditional songs and stories, James Hogg—we are taking this opportunity to display first editions from the Scottish Collection of the varied works of the Ettrick Shepherd and using this theme for the Opening Dinner.
And… happy birthday Innerpeffray! It is 340 years since the Library was founded in 1680. Expect some special features to celebrate.
Bookings for all events can be made at the Library by phone or email.
Private Events
If you would like to hold a private event at the Library please do get in touch. We are delighted to hold book launches, weddings, birthday treats and private tours outwith opening hours.